Classic Mexican Tostada

Crispy, flavorful, and loaded with vibrant toppings, this Classic Mexican Tostada recipe is the perfect blend of textures and bold tastes. Featuring golden-fried corn tortillas as the base, these tostadas are generously slathered with creamy refried beans and piled high with shredded lettuce, juicy shredded chicken, and fresh diced tomatoes. Crowned with crumbled queso fresco, creamy avocado slices, tangy sour cream, and a zesty splash of hot sauce, every bite is a fiesta of authentic Mexican flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and hearty dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Impress your guests with these customizable tostadas and serve them immediately for the ultimate crunchy-tender delight! Keywords: Classic Mexican Tostada, quick Mexican recipes, authentic tostada, crunchy tostada recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 pieces Corn tortillas
1 cup Vegetable oil
2 cups Cooked refried beans
2 cups Shredded lettuce
2 cups Cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup Diced tomatoes
1 cup Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
2 pieces Sliced avocado
1 cup Sour cream
0.5 cup Hot sauce
to taste Salt
to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil for frying. Heat until shimmering.

Step 2

Carefully add one corn tortilla at a time to the skillet, frying until golden and crisp on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining tortillas.

Step 3

Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla.

Step 4

Layer with shredded lettuce and cooked shredded chicken.

Step 5

Scatter diced tomatoes evenly over the chicken layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese on top of the tomatoes.

Step 7

Add slices of avocado to each tostada.

Step 8

Drizzle a little sour cream over the tostadas for extra creaminess.

Step 9

Finish with a splash of hot sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect crunch!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2628g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5204.3

Total Fat 352.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.2g
Cholesterol 700.0mg	0%
Sodium 6104.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 257.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2072.7mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 4719.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 21.3%